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Sesame Orange Chicken


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

This sesame orange chicken is a delightful blend of flavors with a crispy texture, perfect for a quick meal.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (diced into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large oranges (juiced; plus more orange juice if necessary)
  • 1/3 cup lite soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon green onions (diced into thin rounds)

Instructions

  1. To a large bowl or ziptop plastic bag, add the chicken, cornstarch, and toss or shake the bag to coat the chicken evenly; set aside.
  2. To a large skillet, add the oils, orange juice, soy sauce, honey, and the chicken pieces but not any excess cornstarch that’s at the bottom of your bowl or bag.
  3. Turn the heat to medium and cook until chicken is done and cooked through; flip chicken and stir pan sauce that’s forming nearly constantly.
  4. If at any time your sauce is tightening or thickening up too much before the chicken has cooked through, simply add additional orange juice to thin it and keep stirring.
  5. Evenly garnish with green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

  • This dish can be served with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg